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copied on the farms whether appropriate or not. (Fig. 5.) Now, 

 however, there is an evident effort to make the style of building har- 

 monize with its needs and location. 



The attention attracted by properly located, well-arranged build- 

 ing with good plantings is itself evidence of the 'extent to which 

 these matters have been neglected in all parts of the country. Much 

 thought and money have been expended to provide luxuriously for 

 the physical needs, even to an extent that is harmful rather than 

 beneficial. Little thought has been given to external appearance be- 

 yond a show to the community for the money spent. 



The application of good taste in beautifying the interior of the 

 home has been more in evidence. Attractive and homelike interiors 



FIG. 4. A colonial larmboi:^o. 



have been common both in city and country in spite of repeated waves 

 of fashion in interior decoration and inappropriate exteriors. 



The efforts of women to make the homes attractive usually include 

 the immediate surroundings of the dwelling. In suburban com- 

 munities and in cities which are not too closely built up, men are 

 cooperating more and more actively in the development of home 

 grounds and often take' the initiative. On the farms the little atten- 

 tion that is given this matter is often contributed solely by the 

 women of the household. 



In cities and villages the home and the business are so separated 

 both in place and in character that if the man comes home from 

 his clay's labor and puts thought and work on his home surround- 



